New Mexico Film Office Director Lisa Strout Honored for Contributions to the Film Industry
Governor Richardson applauds recognition by New Mexico Chapter of the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Contact: Pahl Shipley at the New Mexico Film Office (505) 476-5613SANTA FE, NM- The New Mexico Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts today honored Lisa Strout, director of the New Mexico Film Office, for her contributions to the state’s film industry and for the high level of success she has achieved throughout her career.
“Lisa is a true professional that has helped our film industry grow and prosper, creating jobs for New Mexicans, business for New Mexico companies, and excitement in local communities across the state,” said Governor Richardson. “She is one of the reasons that New Mexico is known around the world as one of the best places for film and television production.” “The National Museum for Women in the Arts showcases the work of women who have made significant contributions to any discipline of the arts- visual arts, performing arts, theater, dance, film- and strives to raise the profile of all women in the field,” said Edwina Milner, founder and board member of the New Mexico committee. “Lisa Strout has been a tireless and effective advocate for the film industry in New Mexico, and is well deserving of this recognition.” Ms. Strout has nearly 30 years experience in the film and television industry, primarily as a location manager. She has worked on both coasts and overseas on such films as Room With A View, Falling Down, Mulholland Falls, Red Corner, Dante’s Peak, and Thirteen Days. In addition, Ms. Strout managed the New York offices for Merchant Ivory Productions for two years. Governor Richardson appointed her as the Director of the New Mexico Film Office in 2004. During her tenure, the economic impact from the film industry has reached an estimated $2.7 billion, and the local crew base has grown from 100 to over nearly 3,000. Over 126 major productions with budgets ranging from $100,000 to nearly $200,000,000 have shot in all corners of the state within this same timeframe. Ms. Strout has worked closely with Governor Richardson’s Office, economic development, and the film unions and guilds to create a viable and sustainable industry in New Mexico. She has focused her efforts on workforce development, nurturing culturally under-represented voices, and supporting the filmmaking community at large, both financially and creatively. She is a board member of the Association of Film Commissioners International and The Coalition of Quality Children’s Media
